Interview With A Literary Agent! | Tea Time #93

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In this episode of Tea Time, I interview literary agent Brooks Sherman (he reps Becky Albertalli who wrote Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which you need to put on your TBR list RIGHT NOW) to find out exactly what an agent does and get his answers to your questions about getting published!
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@UltimateKyuubiFox 6 лет назад

I’ve never wanted a literary agent more than after hearing this guy tell me why having one isn’t necessary. I’m being sincere.

@rowane.3151 9 лет назад

This is very comforting. I live in Egypt and I wish I could publish a book in America even if this requires going all the way across the Atlantic but I always thought this was not possible. Now I know publishing from a different country is! I can finally sleep and continue my manuscript in peace. Thank you, team Epic reads!

@comfortreadsJess 9 лет назад

Can you do a video on how to get a job in a publishing agency? I'm currently thinking about career options and I'm starting to seriously consider pursuing a career in the publishing industry as a publicist or something. I just want to know specific requirements and things that would look good on an application. For example would being a book tuber and reviewer boost my chances.

@rythianblacktheblackemporium 5 лет назад

I'm a writer looking for a literary agent if your interested

@AriaMiaLoberti 9 лет назад

Epic Reads, you're fantastic. And thank you for answering my questions! (Perfect name pronounciation, by the way, Margot!) One day I hope to step forth into the magical world of publishing, and this video has inspired me even more to pursue my goal.

@MariaCruz-wu6gj 9 лет назад

This was so awesome, literary agents sound so cool! And he was so honest, maybe someday if it's possible publish a small article (it's on my bucket list) and remember this tea time! lol . Brooks rocks!

@isabelc3408 9 лет назад

I've missed the last couple weeks, but I'm glad to catch this one!

@PuppyPetshopsTV 9 лет назад

Ironically enough, I just checked out a book from the library last week about publication, and covered a lot of what you guys talked about in this video. It felt great to be reassured that what I've been reading up is correct. I also definitely grabbed a few tips here as well! Thanks so much! :)

@RandomCelebs 6 лет назад

Fun fact: An agent's opinion doesn't really represent the general population's interests. There are many well known books that were rejected numerous times by renowned agents and are now best-sellers. So if you think that an agent's opinion validate the quality of your work, prepare yourself to be torn appart. Because many of them become agents through connections and they are just there to fill in the blanks.

@katyhiggins9380 9 лет назад

I actually submitted to him so it was great to watch this!

@sarahgeorge4898 8 лет назад

I love this! Could you do more!?!?

@LilyMeadeBooks 7 лет назад

Brooks seems really nice and genuine!

@calmit23 3 года назад

Loved this guys! it was fun & interesting.

@ShelfLifeExtension 9 лет назад

This was amazing and so so helpful!

@EpicReads 9 лет назад

Oh yay!!!!

@LibraryMacabre 9 лет назад

Awesome! I was actually just getting ready to submit to Sherman when I saw this in my subscription feed. I'll take that as a good sign? Fingers crossed!

@EpicReads 9 лет назад

We're keeping our fingers crossed for you!

@LibraryMacabre 9 лет назад

Thank you! :D

@PuppyPetshopsTV 9 лет назад

Eeek! That's so exciting! Good luck!!! :D

@sitifaizah9908 8 лет назад

+bookmovieguy Are you make it?

@LibraryMacabre 8 лет назад

Siti Faizah Rejection Lol

@hanslomoandchewbonga 9 лет назад

Very informative. Thanks!

@nnnnnn496 4 года назад

Only problem here is the Interviewer. The rest was really good. Especially when she let him finally talk instead of trying to hog all the attention and being a restless worm.

@christyjohnson1799 7 лет назад

I would so love to send you guys a manuscript someday. I definitely need to do some more research on you and literary agents. I'd prefer to go the traditional route with publishing, but we shall see. Just give me time.

@BillZebubproductions 5 лет назад

This was a lot of fun to watch.

@MandiLynnWrites 9 лет назад

Currently working on the agent process!

@mubeenamoughal2517 5 лет назад

howd it go?

@danielpohl3306 9 лет назад

For last 15 years I tried to get an interview with literary agent, regarding my unique escape story frim Cold War era. Not one of those I approached looked at my synopsis. Then I got tired of begging for attention, and put it on Amazon. You can find it there under: Extreme Zip Lining, if you want to check it out.

@zeokhann 9 лет назад

Simon vs the homosapiens agenda is SO GOOD. I got an ARC from Harper Collins and it was ducking amazing.

@EpicReads 9 лет назад

IT IS SOO GOOD!

@caridadgonzalez6015 9 лет назад

This video was so good!! Book people are the best people 😭

@EpicReads 9 лет назад

You're the best people.

@kellysaha3936 7 лет назад

Epic Reads were all awesome persons!!!!!!! heck to yah

@droslayer7575 Год назад

Brooks remember Clark School! Justin sent me this video. You’re doing great keep it up!

@droslayer7575 Год назад

Oh yeah forgot to say this is Rick

@SophiesMediaMagic 6 лет назад

AWESOME INFORMATIVE VIDEO 👌💖

@bookdragon9847 9 лет назад

You almost have 100 videos I can't believe it!

@ejetzer 9 лет назад

The interview was really interesting. I'm not planning on writing & publishing anything anytime soon; but you guys kept me interested throughout the video. It's great knowing more about how books are made :)

@flippinpages6550 9 лет назад

Wow, great stuff. So I should get my shrinking train book finished and out there?

@laurencydni 9 лет назад

Thank you so much :) As an aspiring writer, this helps SO SO MUCH. I'm going to keep this literary agent in mind when I finish writing a book one day. I've written many books and always get to page 100 before starting a new one...still waiting for that perfect moment where I know this book is the one!

@Garmstrong2001 9 лет назад

Could you do like a video with an interview with someone at the company who knows the step by step process of getting a book published. From an agent to a hardcover copy on a shelf

@benzmusiczone 4 года назад

I plan on sending my manuscript to him once it's ready.

@SaadonAksah 5 лет назад

They looked interesting to read!

@yetanotherjohn 3 года назад

I like to think of the query letter as an "elevator pitch".

@Micktrex 5 лет назад

This was very useful. Agent seems like a genuine guy who wants to help authors get published. The creator of this channel, despite seeming sweet and ridiculously attractive, is somewhat distracting. You have this agent here trying to give people like me important advice and you're miming out the things he's saying and trying to be funny. You're incredibly endearing and you should keep being you, but for this video I would have dialled it down a little. Either way, thanks for sharing this interview.

@sammiwyatt 7 лет назад

He looks like Paul Rudd and the guy that plays Sherlock had a love child.

@scholarlynomad813 5 лет назад

I believe you’re thinking of benehick cucumberpatch

@ashleysmith8402 5 лет назад

@@scholarlynomad813 you mean benedict cumberbatch.

@naveedmardi9232 3 года назад

Mini jell Kft

@cookiegp1 9 лет назад

This was a fun video

@savannahchandler689 9 лет назад

From start to finish, approximately how long does it usually take to design a cover?

@Sarah_e_me 9 лет назад

Queries are fine; synopses are the devil. Great video, thanks you two :)

@nasiachristie 7 лет назад

Awesome interview! xXx

@emmab7366 9 лет назад

I'd really like to learn more about what Aubrey does and how she got her job because I'd really love to do what she does!!

@ejetzer 9 лет назад

For next week: what aspects of a story are best to represent on the cover?

@pusseytat 7 лет назад

He is interesting and helpful.

@Evelyn_Okay 9 лет назад

IM REPRESENTED BY THE BENT AGENCY!!!!

@AYInas 9 лет назад

can we get agent from different country but we use english in the book? I mean, I'm from Indonesia and if I want to publish my book in different countries I know I have to use English and that's what I'm going to do. Can I?

@FensouNMiles 4 года назад

I was wondering how do you ensure your literary agent doesn't take your work and publish as his?

@naeemhossain8044 6 лет назад

I would like to submit my manuscript.

@robertgronewold3326 5 лет назад

I've just recently submitted to this gentleman. Fingers crossed he likes my work. Who knows.

@jorgebahena5392 4 года назад

i have been searching query tracker and i find some agents that are in my genre which is thriller/horror and that is their specialty but i also wanted to write some different genres and those agents are not there specialty so do i have to find a different one and have two or do I use the one i'm going to have

@spencerbrown3875 3 года назад

Just go for one agent that’s the best for the project you’re going to submit to them. When they give you “the phone call” just ask them about future projects and if they would be comfortable representing a genre they don’t represent. Usually, if they’re not comfortable they would arrange to have a different agent represent the next project.

@JasonJGallant 9 лет назад

great video. :)

@nobody9889 6 лет назад

I subscribed because I happen to be currently researching how to get my book published... I need a publicist, aka literary agent....make a cover letter or query...Help!

@mohamedbashir8722 5 лет назад

Hi I wrote my book What I need to do?

@pete8370 5 лет назад

This woman has no idea how to interview, but her affectation is worse.

@yetanotherjohn 3 года назад

Umm, she is cute and clever, you sound sort of whiney, maybe even INCEL ish. And you do not know what it means to be affected.

@LutherJKanso 9 лет назад

I loved this so much! And it really helped me. So Thank you again VERY MUCH! BUT PLEASE BRING AUBRY BACK. I LOVED IT SO MUCH WHEN BOTH OF YOU WERE TOGETHER!

@EpicReads 9 лет назад

So glad this helped you!

@superskittle4888 9 лет назад

Luther Kanso I agree! I miss when Aubry's not there! :(

@creseldamina5599 6 лет назад

TheBookVillain fpkmovri

@christinab4953 7 лет назад

What if you haven't gone to school for writing and have no diplomas/certificates/etc behind your name for it? I've never been to workshops or aren't in any groups but I will look into it once I get closer to finishing my novel. Does that mean my chances go way down because of this?

@harrypusey5445 6 лет назад

Christina B all that won't matter if it's written well and the story is good.

@moonlitskylight5740 7 лет назад

Sometimes it's annoying how similar some of those stories are to other books. I know there isn't much originality left in the world and a lot of books have ideas in common. But that last one sounded a little like Reboot only with magic instead of scifi.But I have no doubt they are awesome books nonetheless.

@b_to_the_b 5 лет назад

OCD does not equate to organised most OCD people are messy

@chrisstevenson5378 5 лет назад

I'm with Sarah Camillii

@WordsAndWhimsy 7 лет назад

I wish I had seen this before I sent out my queries -_-

@emmalarson5717 9 лет назад

You two look alike!

@williamribardo3736 5 лет назад

1.0 Do you use a written agreement? Contract 2.0 Do you assign only one book or including others?Differs! 3.0 Will I be working exclusively with one agent or another?Presentation department will work. 4.0 Who else will i be working with at your company? You will! 5.0 How do you communicate with your customer? Email! 6.0 What kind of Editor are you?Depends on the Editor! 7.0 What is your Editorial letter to the book?Changes if any! 8.0 What is your submission for the book?Multuple tasks. 9.0 Once we sign what is next? Everyone will sign the contract. 10.0 Once a offer from a publisher what will I expect? Questions and answers. 11.0 Will you negotiate all offers with a customer?Yes! 12.0 No sales?We look ahead! 13.0 When will we dicuss a new book?when you are ready!Now 14.0 How will we work together with your new book?Author and Editor will communicate issues!

@ladyursala 5 лет назад

Does he remind anyone else of Fred Savage

@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631 6 лет назад

I want to send u a query letter

@victormendoza3295 9 лет назад

I am all about sexy unicorns in space.

@kalasynh808 9 лет назад

Who is Scar face? Scarface? ScarFace?

@user-lh8xm8yg4z 7 лет назад

1:00 what i would do If i could remember every single detail? win every single argument with my spouse.

@bossylady385 9 лет назад

Who IS this silly girl?

@Andrea_Manconi 6 лет назад

I did tried typing "how do I get an asian" but this stuff looks illegal!

@alpn113 4 года назад

Can he take my book?

@madeline5297 9 лет назад

I want to know how young you can be to publish a book?

@bookbird4601 9 лет назад

To be honest age does not really matter in the publishing industry, if you have a good idea and a well written book that should be all that counts. Although it may be a minor set back in some cases because if you are really young people might doubt your ability to write well.

@emmalarson5717 9 лет назад

ME TOO YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH MADELINE S

@madeline5297 9 лет назад

Emma Larson thank you so much this made my day!

@emmalarson5717 9 лет назад

Madeline S *insert ten thousand smiley faces*

@madeline5297 9 лет назад

BookBird thank you for the info, I should get writing then :)

@hannahbray7065 9 лет назад

WHICH ONE OF YOU MISSED THE LIKE BUTTON?

@mrdebont8127 8 лет назад

God heavens that girl is a beautiful distraction.

@filmfelineadmin 7 лет назад

the StarTrek outfit doesn't hurt

@jennawirtz9620 9 лет назад

@tillysnow9046 7 лет назад

this woman's immaturity is annoying. Im a fricking writer, I'm want info, not cheese.

@clara2768 7 лет назад

She´s quite nice. And cool. She has a show that has to do mostly with YA books, so if you don´t follower her, you won´t understand her style.

@ninamimi6622 6 лет назад

She wants to be liked and is trying too hard. Just be natural and people respond better to that.

@gwen8718 4 года назад

God she’s annoying AF

@Allthepies 3 года назад

If the host just sat still and quiet while the guest gave their answers that would’ve been great. Unfortunately I’ve had to turn off as her “wacky” mannerisms are just too much.

@Ahmadsalafi 7 лет назад

this girl is so annoying!!! Stop cutting him off!!!

@desertrose0601 7 лет назад

How did I get here? This girl is so annoying. Stop trying to be clever and just talk to him like a normal person.

@Biber0315 5 лет назад

2/3 of a page and 4 paragraphs?!!! What is this guy smoking? Only at 3pt font. Seriously he must have an attention span of flea.

@lennartforsman2553 3 года назад

Gosh, all this is depressing

@keithdawes2685 6 лет назад

What an irritating woman, she acts like she is about ten! She spoiled what was potentially a useful and interesting interview, I realise she is American and this video is pitched at Americans who quite like this sort of presentation, but she was too hyper and silly - .Apart from that she was ok.